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ODHS Legislative Session Updates (Virtual)
VirtualODDS/ODHSThe 2025 Oregon Legislative Session is January 21 through June 29. ODHS (Oregon Department of Human Services) will host regular meetings to update the I/DD community. Dates: January 22, February 12, February 26, March 12, March 26, April 9, April 23, May 14, May 28, June 11 and June 25 Time: Noon to 1 p.m. To attend: Register in advance using this link. After you register, Zoom will send you a confirmation email. It will have directions to join the meetings. ODHS wants everyone to feel welcome and safe. They will provide free support for you to participate. This includes American Sign Language, Spanish interpreter and live captioning. For other languages or supports, call 503-945-5811 or email dd.directorsoffice@odhs.oregon.gov. Please submit your request 48 hours before the meeting you will attend.
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SPARC Monthly Meeting (Monmouth and Virtual)
PCL Administrative Office 480 Main St. East, Monmouth, OR, United StatesPolkSPARC is a self-advocacy group, with a branch in Monmouth. Everyone is welcome to join! This group meets monthly to hold a potluck and meeting. Each meeting has a different topic, this month will be around gardening! Potluck: 5:30pm - 6:30pm Meeting: 6:30pm - 7:30pm You can join in person or virtually. In person: PCL Administrative Office Virtually via this link!
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Emergency Preparedness at Home Training (Virtual)
VirtualCommunity PartnerCreating Opportunities is putting together an online training, “Emergency Preparedness at Home”. This course features an unscripted (and funny) video of local youth sharing ideas on how to help your family plan for an emergency. Every participating family will receive a weather radio charging station- valued at $30. This online training will be held on Thursday, May 29th from 5:30PM – 7:30PM. Zoom link and information will be sent to registrants closer to the training date. Register online at creatingops.org.
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Wish Upon a Star Prom (St. Helens)
McBride Elementary School 2774 Columbia Blvd., St. Helens, OR, United StatesColumbiaJoin Columbia County Mental Health (CCMH) and the Columbia County Advisory Council for prom! It will be a magical evening under the stars at McBride Elementary School on Sat May 31, 2025 starting at 3:00 PM. Get ready to dance the night away, make memories with friends, and wish upon a star for a night to remember! This is open to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, age 16 and older. Don't miss out on this special event filled with music, dancing, and fun. Dress to impress and get ready for a night of enchantment! Tickets will be required for entry - they are free and can be obtained here!
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How to Make a Budget and Save Class (Virtual)
VirtualCommunity PartnerJoin NW Access Fund for their monthly "Financial How-To’s for People with Disabilities". Learn how to budget, save, build credit, and protect yourself from fraud—all while keeping your benefits safe. The first class, How To Make a Budget & Save, will be held Tuesday, June 3. Click here to register. Learn the basics of budgeting and saving, including strategies to save without impacting asset restricted benefits. Leave knowing how to make a budget, what to do when you have limited resources, and with tips to overcome common spending pitfalls. Additional upcoming Classes Include: How to Make a Budget & Save - June 3rd, 12pm How to Build and Use Credit - June 10th, 12pm How to Protect Yourself from Fraud and Scams - June 17th, 12pm All classes are virtual and held in a supportive, inclusive environment. ASL interpretation available on request! Bring your questions! Each class is generally held every 2-3 weeks and led by a financial coach. These classes provide financial education designed to meet the unique needs of people with disabilities. Get tips and strategies on a variety of financial topics and leave with a clear idea of the next steps to take to help you reach your goals.
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Community Conversations with ODDS (Virtual)
VirtualODDS/ODHSJoin ODDS leadership on Zoom to share your feedback and experiences. All are welcome to attend these virtual meetings. Each month will have a different topic or focus. They meet every first Wednesday of the month from noon to 1 p.m. No registration required. These events are facilitated by the new Partnership and Accessibility Resource Unit. Date: June 4th Time: noon to 1 p.m. How to attend: Use this link to open the Zoom meeting. They also invite you to send your questions or feedback ahead of time using the feedback form. You can fill it out in Arabic, English, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Somali, Spanish and Vietnamese. Deadline: Please send your questions by 8 a.m. on the Monday before the meeting. You don’t have to submit a question to attend the meeting. You can also ask new questions during the meeting. If they can’t answer your question during the meeting, a staff member will get back to you via email. If you want privacy, you can also ask them to respond by email.
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Tsunami 101 (Lincoln City and Newport)
Community PartnerJoin a free, two-hour session of expert-driven discussion and practical steps you can take to stay safe before, during, and after a disaster! Lincoln City and Lincoln County Emergency Management has partnered with The Oregon Dept of Emergency Management (OEM), Oregon Dept of Geology and Mineral Industries (DOGAMI) and the National Weather Service (NWS) to provide a comprehensive overview of earthquakes and tsunamis. This session will feature expert-led presentations on the science behind earthquakes and tsunamis, how alerts are triggered and broadcasted, and what you can do now to be better prepared when a disaster strikes. There will be time for questions and open discussion after the presentations—so bring your curiosity and take advantage of this opportunity to learn from the experts and connect with the people working to keep Oregon safe. There will be two sessions on this day: Driftwood Library Community Room, Lincoln City - 11am - 1pm Oregon Coast Community College Community Room, Newport, 6pm - 8pm
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A Night In Hollywood (Mt. Angel)
Benedictine Sisters Monastery 840 S. Main St., Mt. Angel, OR, United StatesCommunity PartnerJoin CCS Adult Residential Services on June 5th, 2025 from 1:00 to 5:00 PM for an afternoon of dancing and Hollywood glamour. Light refreshments will be provided. There’s still space available, so the RSVP deadline has been extended, RSVP to afinegan@ccswv.org. Located at Queen of Angels Monastery - Agatha Hall
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How to Build Credit & Manage Debt Class (Virtual)
VirtualCommunity PartnerJoin NW Access Fund for their monthly "Financial How-To’s for People with Disabilities". Learn how to budget, save, build credit, and protect yourself from fraud—all while keeping your benefits safe. This class, How to Build Credit and Manage Debt, will be held June 10th at 12pm. Click here to register. Learn what credit is and how to build it and learn strategies to help you manage your debt. Leave knowing how to check your credit, how to raise your credit score, and with tips for managing your current debt and planning for new debt. Additional upcoming Classes Include: How to Build and Use Credit - June 10th, 12pm How to Protect Yourself from Fraud and Scams - June 17th, 12pm All classes are virtual and held in a supportive, inclusive environment. ASL interpretation available on request! Bring your questions! Each class is generally held every 2-3 weeks and led by a financial coach. These classes provide financial education designed to meet the unique needs of people with disabilities. Get tips and strategies on a variety of financial topics and leave with a clear idea of the next steps to take to help you reach your goals.
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Free Monthly Cooking Classes (St. Helens)
Columbia Pacific Food Bank 1421 Columbia Blvd., St. Helens, OR, United StatesColumbiaFree Monthly Cooking Classes for Columbia County DD Community Provided by Columbia Pacific Food Bank and ISN Cooking Instructor: Corey Englehardt When: Second Tuesday of each month 5-7 pm Where: 1421 Columbia Blvd, St. Helens What you will learn: How to follow recipes Food safety How to use cooking utensils How to use cooking equipment How to store food properly Cultural cuisine Contact ISN PA Pepsi at placamp@goisn.org to RSVP!
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Emergency Preparedness at Home Training (Virtual)
VirtualCommunity PartnerBe ready for the unexpected with Creating Opportunities' online training, “Emergency Preparedness at Home”. This course features a video of local youth who shared personal insights and practical information to help your family plan ahead to protect your loved ones during an emergency. This online training will be held on Tuesday, June 10th from 5:30PM – 7:30PM. Zoom link and information will be sent to registrants closer to the training date. Register online here!
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